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Neck Loop and Ear Hook Selection

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Neck Loop and Ear Hook Comparison Guide (wired)

For wireless Bluetooth headsets please see TecEar's "Bluetooth Headset Comparison Guide".

Music Link

CLA7 Powered Neck Loop

T-Link

TecEar's "Ear Hook and Neck Loop Comparison Guide" is designed as a quick reference to assist in assessing the similarities and differences between these various hearing assistance products.

T-coil inductive ear hooks and neck loops provide hearing aid and cochlear implants users with additional hearing assistance in specialized listening situations such as when talking on the phone or listening to music.

Some users prefer ear hooks; others favor neck loops. Some products require batteries or recharging; others offer a simpler, low-maintenance approach while still being extremely effective.

If you have questions or would like help making your selection, please feel free to contact TecEar: Info@TecEar.com

 

T-Link
single / dual

TecEar recommended

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

CLA7 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

TecEar recommended

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

Price

$49.00 / $59.00

$39.00 / $49.00

$107.95

$39.00 / $49.00

$49.00

$39.00 / $49.00

$39.00 / $49.00

Use

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desktop phone

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desk phone,
Audio

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desk phone,
Audio

Computer Communication,
Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Style

Light weight Ear hooks

Medium weight Ear hooks

Powered Neck Loop

Medium weight
Ear hooks
with coiled cable

Neck Loop

Light weight
Ear hooks

Medium weight
Ear hooks
with coiled cable

Signal strength / volume

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Mono/Stereo

Mono

Mono
(music right channel only, via 3.5mm adapter - included)

Mono
(music left channel only, via 3.5mm adapter - included)

Mono
(music right channel only)

Stereo
(left and right channels merged)

Stereo
(left and right channels)

Stereo
(left and right channels)

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

CLA7 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

Built-in microphone

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Volume control

No
(via cell phone and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via cell phone and/or hearing aid volume controls)

Yes

No
(via computer and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

Hands-Free:
Voice Tag &
Last Number Redial

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Cell Phone Ring Tone

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

CLA7 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

Wire Color

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black single,
Black or White dual

White

Plug size

2.5mm
right-angle

2.5mm
right-angle

2.5mm
right-angle

2 x 3.5mm
straight

3.5mm
right-angle

3.5mm
right-angle

3.5mm
straight

On/Off switch

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

Yes
(on/off switch
 conserves batteries)

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

Battery powered

No

No

Removable:
2 Rechargeable or Disposable AAA batteries

No

No

No

No

Accessories

None

3.5mm mono adapter
(right channel only)

3.5mm mono adapter
(left channel only)

None

None

None

None

T-coil compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Manufacturer warranty

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

CLA7 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

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